Anti-Gravity Force: Is the Unit a Negative Newton?

In summary, anti-gravity force is a hypothetical force that is believed to counteract the gravitational force and cause objects to float or levitate. However, there is no scientific evidence to support its existence and it remains a theoretical concept. It is based on the idea of manipulating fundamental forces and is not currently possible to use for space travel. The unit for force in the International System of Units (SI) is Newton (N) and negative Newton is not a recognized unit of measurement.
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If the unit of gravitational force is the Newton (where the value will be positive) would the unit for a hypothetical anti- gravitational force be a negative Newton?
 
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The sign of the force depends on your arbitrary coordinate system.
Is the depth of a well measured in "negative meters"? No, it is still meters.
 
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So therefore the appropriate unit would still be the Newton?
 
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Einstein's Cat said:
So therefore the appropriate unit would still be the Newton?
Yes.
 

1. What exactly is anti-gravity force?

Anti-gravity force is a hypothetical force that is believed to counteract the gravitational force and cause objects to float or levitate.

2. Is anti-gravity force real?

Currently, there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of anti-gravity force. It is still considered a theory and remains unproven.

3. How does anti-gravity force work?

The concept of anti-gravity force is based on the idea of manipulating the fundamental forces of nature, such as gravity, electromagnetism, and strong and weak nuclear forces. It is believed that by creating a repulsive force that counteracts gravity, objects can be lifted or suspended in the air.

4. Can anti-gravity force be used for space travel?

While anti-gravity force is a popular topic in science fiction, there is currently no technology or scientific understanding that would allow us to harness this force for space travel. It remains a theoretical concept.

5. What is the unit of measurement for negative Newton?

The unit for force in the International System of Units (SI) is Newton (N). Negative Newton is not a standard unit of measurement and is not recognized in the scientific community.

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